La Liga

Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao defender Mikel San Jose has underlined the importance of beating Espanyol on Sunday in order to reassure everyone at the club. Atletico Madrid Defender Antonio Lopez is confident that Atletico will be able to excite their fans in all three competition with their well balanced squad. Barcelona A delegation of Barcelona directors are expected to arrive in Brazil on Friday as they continue their pursuit of Santos star forward Neymar. Espanyol Espanyol midfielder Vladimir Weiss said he always dreamed of playing the La Liga and is hoping to score as many goals as he can for the side. Getafe Getafe president Angel Torres has expressed his opinion that Barcelona's award-winning brand of football is beginning to lose its momentum. Granada Midfielder Carlos Martins said Granada have the potential to surprise Malaga, as he warned their opponents that big names do not win games. Levante Good news for Levante coach Juan Ignacio Martinez as Ruben Pallardo and Moncada have shaken off their knocks and should be available this week. Malaga Midfielder Apono said that Malaga will play with their usual style and has rejected suggestions that the team are under pressure to perform. Osasuna Sports director Angel Martin is delighted with the positivity within Osasuna but urged the players to confirm their form in official matches. Racing Santander Racing striker Ariel Nahuelpan admitted that he does not have 90 minutes in his leg yet but is confident that his team will win this weekend. Rayo Vallecano Rayo Vallecano players can now use their gym equipments again as defender Jose Manuel Casado said it is the first step towards normalisation. Real Betis Real Betis will have to face Real Mallorca without Mario and Sergio Rodriguez, as both players will only resume squad training next Wednesday. Real Madrid Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is enjoying a lively partnership with Mesut Ozil, who he believes is the best German player around. Real Mallorca It has been confirmed Mallorca will not be able to field striker Marvin Ogunjimi until January after failing to complete his transfer on time. Real Sociedad Real Sociedad defender Vadim Demidov insisted that is not impossible to beat Barcelona on Saturday as his side have built a fortress in Anoeta. Real Zaragoza Zaragoza midfielder Angel Lafita revealed that the club have yet to make any offer to extend his contract but insisted he is happy at Romareda. Sevilla Sevilla striker Alvaro Negredo will create club history if he can score for the sixth consecutive matches, currently held by Araujo and Arza. Sporting Gijon Sporting Gijon coach Manolo Preciado is likely to field Damian Suarez, Trejo and Sangoy in places of the suspended Lora, Nacho Novo and Barral. Valencia Miguel Brito admitted he was left frustrated after his transfer did not materialised but has promised his commitment to the Valencia cause. Villarreal Villarreal defender Cristian Zapata is unlikely to feature versus Sevilla after running into trouble with his exit visa from the United States.